Colonic Tuberculosis Mimicking Crohn's Disease (3 of 12)

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Ascendin Colon. The diagnosis of colonic tuberculosis requires a high index of suspicion. In cases where the information available does not reveal a definite differentiation between colonic tuberculosis and Crohn's disease. Intestinal tuberculosis is a rare disease in western countries, affecting mainly immigrants and immunocompromised patients. Intestinal tuberculosis is a diagnostic challenge, especially when active pulmonary infection is absent. It may mimic many other abdominal diseases.

tags: colon colonoscopy Crohn's disease mucosa tuberculosis

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